Category Archives: Dazzle-It Chain

This kumihimo necklace features the addition of our new lightweight aluminum chain. The braid is a unique one. It features white rattail, hemp and a beaded string found in a fabric store. I made my braid using the classic 8-strand … Continue reading →

This choker features the classic 8-strand kumihimo braid with the addition of some gold glamour. Several readers have reported a difficulty finding rattail kumihimo cord. This necklace will remind you that you can use other types of stringing material to … Continue reading →

Shiny, Glittering Chain Necklace by Carmi Cimicata For Dazzle-it and John Bead Corp. The current issue of Perles et Cetera features a necklace that will be perfect for spring/summer 2014. The article is in French, so this is … Continue reading →

This new necklace was created by Nancy Donaldson in my studio this week. I asked her to take a look at all the gorgeous new Fire and Ice Agate beads in my studio and she could not resist creating something special. The … Continue reading →

The new Dazzle-it Fire and Ice Agate Semi-Precious Facetted Dye Beads are stealing the show on this new necklace. This necklace uses three of the new products we launched this month: Fire and Ice Agate beads, Faux Suede Tassels and Fancy … Continue reading →

I just love everything that Fernando DaSilva used to create this new necklace! I hope it inspires you as much as it does me. Now I really want to start adding our new Dazzle-it faux suede tassels to my design … Continue reading →

It goes without saying that Fernando DaSilva is always the first person to test and experiment with new products arriving into the John Bead warehouse. As our Product Development & Creative Manager, Fernando is who I turn to for inspiration and how-to ideas. … Continue reading →

These earring are so new and fresh! They were all designed for the launch of this new collection by Fernando DaSilva. They feature our new fancy chain collection. Chain-Leaves 3x9mm. Available in Gold and Silver. Chain-Leaves 4x7mm. Available in Gold and … Continue reading →

What a pleasure it is for me to post this sample today. I am going to use a word I have never typed on this blog before: BELT! Leave it to Fernando DaSilva to create a belt that would steal … Continue reading →

This necklace is featured on the cover of Fernando DaSilva’s new booklet; Lovely Knots – An Introduction to Chinese Knotting. It is a wonderful example of how Lovely Knots can be showcased in your designs. Fernando used red and ivory … Continue reading →

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